Slow
15
A beautifully shot Lithuanian drama of intimacy and closeness, which defies the conventional definitions of a relationship.
Drama • Intimate • Heartfelt
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A sensitive but light-hearted study of complicated intimacy. Shot in natural light on 16mm there's a tangible chemistry of disparate sexualities, when dancer Elena meets sign language interpreter Dovydas. As they dive into a new relationship, they must navigate how to build their own kind of intimacy.
Details
Duration
1hr 48mins
Director
Marija Kavtaradze
Distributor
Conic
Featuring
Greta Grineviciute • Kestutis Cicenas • Pijus Ganusauskas
Year
2023
Country of origin
Lithuania • Spain • Sweden
Language
English • Lithuanian
Strobe lighting
No
Content guidance
LGBTQIA+ discrimination
“ An absolute delight - the most touching film about the tender, treacherous dance of human intimacy you’re likely to see this year.”
Uncut
“Visually grainy, as if you can reach out and feel the film stock, with well - rounded characters, it’s stirring and moving at every turn.”
Vox
“Slow, a relationship drama from Lithuania with a delicate touch, offers an understanding of intimacy that is rare in romance movies.”
The New York Times
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